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Julianne Hough is a multifaceted talent widely recognized for her accomplishments as a dancer, actress, singer, and television personality. Born on July 20, 1988, in Orem, Utah, she is the youngest of five children in a family deeply rooted in dance—both her grandparents and her siblings are dancers, with her brother, Derek Hough, also achieving fame as a professional dancer. Hough's family connections extend into the music industry as well, as she is a second cousin of the musicians Riker, Rydel, Rocky, and Ross Lynch from the band R5.
Hough's journey into the world of performing arts began at a young age. She started competitive dancing at nine and received extensive training in various forms of dance as well as in song and theatre during her time in London, where she lived and studied with her brother under the guidance of coaches Corky and Shirley Ballas. Her achievements include winning the Junior World Latin Champion and International Latin Youth Champion at the Blackpool Dance Festival, making her the youngest dancer, and the only American, to win both titles.
Hough rose to prominence after joining the cast of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" in 2007, where she won two seasons with her celebrity partners. Beyond the dance floor, Hough has pursued a music career, releasing a country music single in 2007 to benefit the American Red Cross and a self-titled debut album in 2008 that hit number one on the Top Country Albums chart. Her acting credits include leading roles in the 2011 remake of "Footloose" and the musical "Grease" in 2016, showcasing her versatility across multiple entertainment domains.
Her personal life has also been in the spotlight, including her high-profile relationship and subsequent breakup with radio personality and TV host Ryan Seacrest, and her marriage to NHL player Brooks Laich in 2017, from whom she filed for divorce in 2020.
Hough's career reflects her dedication to her crafts, whether it be through her achievements on "Dancing with the Stars," her contributions to the music industry, or her performances on the silver screen【5†source】【6†source】.
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